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— Across Sub-Saharan Africa, the number of countries that are investing in poor people, has doubled in the past three years. In Kenya, safety net programs help families to keep their immunization schedules, keep children in school, and invest in livestock and micro-enterprises.

— Using case studies from seven African countries, including Kenya, a new World Bank book provides evidence that it is possible to reach Africa’s poorest and most vulnerable people with safety net programs, and provides lessons on methods to achieve success.

Report: Safety Nets in Africa: Effective Mechanisms to Reach the Poor and Vulnerable

— With the support of the World Bank Group, Mombasa County recently launched an electronic construction permits system, reducing the time needed to review applications and easing the burden on county officers.

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The World Bank Group’s emergency response to the Ebola crisis is to help stop the spread of infections, improve public health systems throughout West Africa, and assist countries in coping with the economic impact.

IDA is the part of the World Bank that helps the world’s poorest countries. Established in 1960, IDA aims to reduce poverty by providing loans (called “credits”) and grants for programs that boost economic growth, reduce inequalities, and improve people’s living conditions.